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JSU Administrator Pens Book to Heighten Awareness of the Culture and Contributions of the Yoruba People

WJSU | By Cynthia Maxie Milton
Published February 23, 2023 at 11:34 AM CST

A Jackson State University Administrator is working to heighten awareness of the virtues of Yoruba Culture and Africa’s role in the origin of mankind. Bessie House-Soremekun Ph.D., is the author of “Yoruba Creativity: Cultural Practices of the Modern World”. She says many people are not aware that Africa is the birthplace of humankind. Her book is a celebration of the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, which has survived and flourished for thousands of years. Nigeria is also the birthplace of House-Soremekun’s husband who is a retired physician. They both are Yoruba Chiefs, appointed three times by His Royal Majesty, Oba (King) Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland (Nigeria). The couple is working to increase health care and business opportunities among the Yoruba people. House-Soremekun wants to help Yoruba people come to the United States to study and develop programs which will allow faculty, staff and students at Jackson State to travel and study there. House-Soremekun is Interim Dean and Professor of Political Science, of the JSU College of Liberal Arts. This is her seventh book. It is published through Carolina Academic Press.
Cynthia Maxie Milton
Cynthia Milton has had a lifelong love for the arts, the art of communication and business. This multiple award winning journalist is a powerful voice in the state of Mississippi. Her rich warm voice has endeared her to thousands of listeners. She can be heard every morning serving as the local host of NPR's Morning Edition. She is also the host and producer of the Candid Conversations talk show, which won a first place award from the prestigious Mississippi Association of Broadcasters within its first six months of production. Ms. Milton has also been cited for awards by the Louisiana and Mississippi Associated Press organizations. In addition, Milton is an international Amazon best selling author having co-authored the anthology, Your Faith Will Make You Unstoppable with dynamic women leaders from across the globe. She is a founding member of the international business women's organization Women Collaborating Together, which works to support, encourage and mentor women across the globe. Ms. Milton doesn't just speak, she also is a professional singer. Milton has lent her vocal ability and acting skills to several independent film projects.
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